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Brickell Bay Beach Club & SpavsBoardwalk Boutique Hotel Aruba
Both hotels are endorsed by expert writers. On balance, Boardwalk Hotel Aruba ranks significantly better than Brickell Bay Beach Club & Spa. Boardwalk Hotel Aruba has a TripExpert Score of 85 with endorsements from 4 reviews like Oyster, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
Brickell Bay Beach Club & Spa
Oyster
Fodor's
Frommer's
J.E. Irausquin Blvd 370, Palm - Eagle Beach 12000, Aruba
From $230/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Oyster Mid-Range
"Brickell Bay Beach Club & Spa is 97-room mid-range boutique around a five-minute walk to Aruba's Palm Beach, the hubbub of the High Rise zone, and a large concentration of restaurants and shopping." Full review
Fodor's "Right in the heart of the main tourist street behind the high-rise resort Palm Beach strip is this adults-only urban stay with its own hidden pool and courtyard." Full review
Frommer's "While not directly on the beach, this four-floor hotel is right across the street from Palm Beach, so it's just a five-minute walk (and guests can get beach towels and chairs from the hotel)" Full review
Boardwalk Boutique Hotel Aruba Oyster
DK Eyewitness Frommer's Fodor's
Lonely Planet
New York Times Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
Bakval 20, Palm - Eagle Beach, Aruba
From $495/night
- Pet Friendly
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Oyster Upper-middle-range
"For those in search of an intimate boutique experience on Aruba, the Boardwalk Hotel is an excellent three-and-a-half-pearl choice." Full review
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There's no direct beach access, but guests can walk to nearby Palm Beach (full of bustling restaurants, casinos and nightlife) or get in the car and head to a hidden beach recommended by the owners -- they know the local scoop, so guests should be sure to ask their advice.
DK Eyewitness "Across the road from the Marriott complex on Palm Beach, this small hotel is an ideal alternative to the big resorts."
Frommer's "The romantic air that reigns throughout the hotel is enhanced by the private, air-conditioned casitas that are anything but rustic. Accommodations feature full kitchens and living rooms." Full review
Fodor's "A gorgeous luxury boutique oasis in an ex-coconut planation, this family run gem is decorated in bright tropical hues with unique accents supplied by local artists." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Located on a former coconut plantation, this delightful boutique hotel is just a short block from Palm Beach (where beach service is available) but miles from the tourist madness." Full review
New York Times "Inside it hides a tropical oasis of poolside hammocks and individually styled bungalows with cathedral ceilings. The rooms are obscured from each other by foliage, making it seem more private."
36 Hours in Aruba
March 12, 2020
Frommer's "An intimate hotel with 14 casitas spread across the coconut grove...accommodations feature full kitchens and living rooms decorated in a colorful Caribbean fashion." Full review
Travel + Leisure "With just 46 private casitas, the resort offers a more intimate option for guests seeking more laid-back accommodations. The casitas include kitchenettes, barbecues, and outdoor dining sets. "
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